Sacramental Preparation
Ard Rí CNS is a multi-denominational school. There is no Catholic sacramental preparation at Ard Rí CNS during the school day. Roughly half of our pupils receive the Catholic Sacraments of Penance, Communion and Confirmation. These children attend after-school classes in St Oliver’s Church, Blackcastle. We work in co-operation with Parish Catechetical Volunteers in St Mary’s Parish and our own Catholic parents to support our Catholic children receive their sacraments. The Parish Catechetical Programme (PCP) will begin in the coming month. PCP prepares children in schools, which are not under the patronage of the Bishop of Meath for the Sacraments. It is a 2-year programme to prepare for the Sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion or for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Here are relevant links to the Navan Parish website: https://www.navanparish.ie/sacraments https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5fbc315f9bfd3e3a8e48b972/t/68bc9b45fbf2a8472f8ea978/1757190981882/07-September-2025.pdf Here is a link to the Application Forms: Navan Parish Catechetical Programme 2025 Parents of children in 2nd Class or above are welcome to register their children for Year 1 of the programme to prepare for the sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion. Children in 4th Class or above may apply now for Year 1 of the programme to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. Enrolment forms can be collected from the parish office or the school office. If you return the form to us before Friday 19/09/2025 we will pass them on to the parish directly. If your child has completed the Year 1 of either programme you can now register for the year 2 of the Programme to prepare for the Sacraments of First Penance & First Holy Communion or for the Sacrament...Return to School ’25
2nd September 2025 Hi everyone, We’re still putting the finishing touches on our September Newsletter and will share it with you shortly. In the meantime, I want to share the PE timetable with you. On the days specified below, children may wear their PE tracksuit along with a plain white t-shirt. Please note that sports jerseys or other trendy gear is not part of the school uniform. A reminder to label all of your child’s clothes clearly. We already have brand new jumpers without names left around the school. We know every child in the school. Labelled clothes can be returned to their owners within seconds. If your child’s PE day was on Monday or Tuesday this week, they may take their second tracksuit day on Friday. Thank you,Darragh ClassPE Days Junior InfantsMonday and ThursdaySenior InfantsMonday and Wednesday 1st ClassTuesday (Swimming) and Thursday2nd ClassMonday and Wednesday (Swimming)3rd ClassWednesday (Swimming) and Friday4th ClassTuesday (Swimming) and Friday5th ClassTuesday (Swimming) and Friday6th ClassWednesday (Swimming) and Friday 25th August 2025 Hi everyone, I hope you are all feeling ready and excited for the return to school on Wednesday. Pupils Senior Infants to 6th start at 9am and Junior Infants start at 10am. We’ve had a few phone calls and emails over the past week, so I thought it would be helpful to share some of the most frequently asked questions here for your information. UniformOn Wednesday and Thursday, all children should wear the grey formal uniform. If the weather allows, some children may prefer to wear plain navy shorts, which is absolutely fine. On Friday, all children can wear their school tracksuit. Your child’s teacher will confirm each class’ designated tracksuit days...Return to School ’25
June 2025 Last Few Points to Note Community is a Core Value of Education and Training Board (ETB) schools. I want to take a moment to sincerely thank and congratulate every member of our school community for showing up and giving your very best each and every day this year. A heartfelt thank you to all the parents for your incredibly generous summer gift. We had a lovely night out in Navan to mark the end of the school year—it was the perfect way to celebrate all that we’ve achieved together. A special word of thanks to our fantastic Parent Association for your ongoing support of teaching and learning in our school. Our Career Day was a brilliant success again this year, and the Summer Carnival continues to be one of the highlights of our calendar. I strongly encourage more parents to get involved next year. With solid structures now in place, your contribution can have a real impact, and it’s a wonderful way to show your child how much you value their education. To the incredible staff and school management team: thank you for your dedication, your positivity, and your commitment to always putting the child at the centre of everything we do. Your efforts don’t go unnoticed. I’d also like to thank LMETB and our Board of Management for their ongoing support in the running and development of our school. Finally, the biggest thanks and congratulations go to our wonderful pupils and the fantastic Pupil Council. You are the heart of this community, and it is a privilege to witness your growth, enthusiasm, and achievements every day....Summer Camp 2025
Ard Rí CNS Summer Camp caters for children from incoming Junior Infants to 3rd Class (2025/2026) from 30th June to 4th July 2025, 9:30am to 1pm daily. Forms link: https://forms.office.com/e/GT4TFN3jMw Places on the camp are limited and we will operate on a first come, first served basis. Filling out this form does not guarantee a place in the camp due to limited availability. I will be in contact with you via email or text message to let you know if you have secured a place. Thank you, Múinteoir Karen...New Entrants September 2025
August 2025 🌟 A Big Welcome to Our New Junior Infants! 🌟 We hope all our Junior Infants are looking forward to their very first day at “big school” this Wednesday, 27th August. 🎒✨ We are delighted to introduce your wonderful teachers, Rachel and Ciara, who are so excited to meet you! You will have lots of fun learning, playing, and making new friends together. 💫 They cannot wait to get to know each and every one of you. 💛 Muinteoir Rachel Múinteoir Ciara 📌 A Few Last Reminders for Our Junior Infants 📌 For Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, school will run from 10:00am – 12:00pm. On the first morning, we will assemble outside the school gate. Children will say goodbye there, line up, and walk into the classroom with their teachers. Parents will not accompany children into the classroom at this stage. We look forward to welcoming parents into the classrooms on Friday at 12:00pm for a short visit. Children should bring a very small, healthy packed lunch and a drink of water each day. Please don’t worry about wellies, painting shirts or other items – we will organise these in the coming days. We can’t wait to see everyone on Wednesday for this exciting first step into “big school”! 🌟 Let’s go Ard Rí! June 2025 A few last points to note before we close for summer! We look forward to meeting all our campers next Monday morning. If you are not going to camp we will see you on Wednesday 27th of August at 10am. School Calendar available here. School attendance is very important. When booking...LMETB Interschools Art & Photography Competition 2025
We are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s LMETB Interschools Art & Photography Competition 2025! Our talented pupils have showcased their creativity, skill, and artistic expression, making this competition a true celebration of the arts. This year’s competition featured a broad variety of themes and artistic styles, reflecting the unique perspectives and talents of our pupils. A big thank you to all the pupils who participated! Your artwork amazed and inspired us, and we are incredibly proud of your efforts. After much deliberation, our judge, the great Irish artist Robert Ballagh, has selected the following winners: Winning order and prizes will be announced shortly. Congratulations to all our winners and participants! Your creativity and passion for art continue to brighten our school community. The Awards Ceremony 2025 and the official opening of the Winner’s Exhibition will take place in The Droichead Arts Centre, Stockwell St., Drogheda on Thursday 13th of March at 7pm. Invites will follow. The Winner’s Exhibition will remain open to the public until Saturday 29th of March. Stay inspired and keep creating! #SchoolArtCompetition #CreativityInAction...Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE)
As per the February Newsletter, Teachers will be commencing the Relationships and Sexuality education programme (RSE) this week. RSE is an integral part of the Social Personal Health Education (SPHE) programme. RSE provides children with opportunities to develop knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practical skills necessary to establish and sustain healthy personal relationships with self and others. In addition to learning about relationships, RSE invites children to explore concepts such as physical development and human sexuality. Topics are explored with children in a developmentally appropriate, spiral nature throughout their primary education. The sensitive elements of the Relationships and Sexuality education programme are covered under the Strand Units, ‘Growing and Changing’ and ‘Taking Care of my Body’ and ‘Safety and Protection’. We will be completing these Strand Units with all class levels during Term 2. This programme forms part of the SPHE curriculum which all primary schools are required to implement. Co-operation between parents and teachers is essential to the success of this programme. It is important that parents are aware of the content of RSE lessons and can discuss the content with their children. Your child may bring home worksheets which will inform you on the topics being covered in class and how you can reinforce the messages and/or content at home. You can familiarise yourself with the content of the Primary School RSE lessons at: https://www.pdst.ie/sites/default/files/RSE%20in%20Primary%20School%20Parent%20Tips.pdfhttps://www.curriculumonline.ie/primary/curriculum-areas/social-personal-and-health-education/sphe-rse-toolkit/ The Ard Rí CNS Relationships and Sexuality Education policy has recently been updated: https://www.ardricns.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/RSE-Policy-2023.pdf We encourage every child to complete this worthwhile scheme of work. If you have any concerns, please email us on [email protected]...Agree to Agree Pilot Programme
15.01.2025 Dear Parents, Thank you for attending the recent webinar with Dr Maureen Griffin—I hope it provided valuable insights into the Agree to Agree project and highlighted the importance of working together to meet children’s needs and ensure their online safety. Feedback has been very positive. We’ve already completed a staff survey and pupil focus groups, and now it’s your turn! Please take a few moments to complete our Agree to Agree Parent Survey and share your thoughts on this very important process. The survey is completely anonymous. Please complete one survey per family. If you have more than one child in the school please complete with your eldest child in mind. Agree to Agree Parent Survey Your feedback is essential in shaping our next steps. Thank you for your support! 14.01.2025 For those who couldn’t attend last night’s webinar, here’s a quick overview of our online session about the “Agree to Agree” project, a collaborative initiative aimed at addressing the challenges of children’s use of internet-enabled devices. Host: Dr. Maureen Griffin, Forensic Psychologist Why Are We Doing This? We know that parents often feel torn. You don’t want your child to feel left out, but keeping up with trends can be overwhelming—especially when children use “pester power.” The project emphasizes the importance of the school community working together to meet children’s needs, rather than their wants. The Challenges Dr. Maureen Griffin highlighted some key issues affecting children today: Overexposure to age-inappropriate content Mental health concerns such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and poor resilience Sleep deprivation due to excessive screen time From an Irish perspective, the “Left to their...Ard Rí Winter Show 2024
Dear Junior and Senior Infants, Happy Christmas to you all. I hope you are having a holiday. I am delighted to share the video of your Winter Show with you. It will be a memory you will cherish forever. Enjoy watching it with your family on Christmas Day. To your family and friends all over the world I wish you Nollaig Shona (Gaelic for Happy Christmas). Thanks once again to our friends Victor and Luana for recording and producing these beautiful videos. I look forward to hearing all your stories when you get back to school in January. Rang Niamh Junior Infants: https://vimeo.com/magnafilms/review/1041818973/38790c0109 Junior Infants all together: https://vimeo.com/magnafilms/review/1041815426/9b8b50e4ad Rang Ciara Junior Infants: https://vimeo.com/magnafilms/review/1041816321/b7f40e6da7 Rang Gráinne Senior Infants: https://vimeo.com/magnafilms/review/1041817574/e96d826417 Senior Infants all together: https://vimeo.com/magnafilms/review/1041812777/9668b42a37 Rang Ruth Senior Infants: https://vimeo.com/magnafilms/review/1041813672/233b354c14 The Grand Finale: https://vimeo.com/magnafilms/review/1041814677/ad677be2fd I look forward to hearing all your stories when you get back to school in January. Happy days,...
Admissions
Ard Rí CNS are delighted to publish our Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy for children starting school in September 2025.
- Admissions Notice- Ard Rí CNS 2025-26
- Admissions Policy- Ard Rí CNS
- Application Form Ard Rí CNS 2025-26 (PDF) Application Form 2025-26 (Word Doc)
- Code of Behaviour
School Places Available for September 2025
We are looking forward to welcoming new and returning pupils for the 2025/26 school year.
A small number of places are still available in some classes for September 2025.
Ard Rí CNS is a warm, inclusive, and vibrant school community where every child is valued and supported to reach their full potential. We look forward to welcoming new families into our school.
If you are looking for a school place for your child, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact us as soon as possible to secure a place:
📞 Call: 087-1341007
📧 Email: [email protected]
